6 Ways to Rein in Holiday Spending (and still have fun!)

During the holidays, it’s easy to get carried away with spending. I understand. In a way, it’s a reflection of your abundance—you have lots of family and friends that you […]

How Gratitude Leads to Wealth

It’s that time of year—the time to stop, reflect, and be thankful for all of life’s gifts. “Gratitude” is not just a warm, fuzzy word. It’s something that can make […]

8 Ways to Cut Spending (AND Maintain Your Lifestyle!)

If you’ve read past blog posts, you know I’m a big believer in creating sustainable savings. It’s absolutely vital to build up an emergency fund, as well as invest in […]

Fight your short-term thinking tendencies!

In America, we are raised on short-term thinking. All our lives, we’ve been told to buy now, satisfy our cravings, or to take advantage of a “limited time offer.” We […]

The working parent’s guide to PURPOSE

As working parents, we can sometimes feel like our lives are out of control. Our schedules are jam packed with work meetings, soccer practice, dance classes, doctor’s appointments…and maybe even […]

Retirement: Deciding where to land

We’ve all heard of that adventurous couple who plans to retire, buy an RV, and travel around the country. Or that couple who bought a sail boat and plans on […]

4 Ways to Keep College Debt to a Minimum

Buying a house, purchasing a new car, having a child—these are all major life decisions which we shouldn’t take lightly. They can have a profound impact on our lives, as […]

A tough conversation: Is a four-year college appropriate for everyone?

  Today, it’s almost a given. You need some kind of higher education to even be considered for many jobs. But are we setting an artificially high bar? And does […]

Play Vs. Savings: What will you do with your tax refund?

It’s tax season. For some folks, that means a significant refund is heading their way. When we find ourselves with a little extra cash on hand, it’s tempting to spend […]